Politics
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No more sleeping, no more corruption, in this “kisanji”, Museveni vows at swearing-in
KAMPALA, May 13, 2026 — President Yoweri Museveni has vowed to crack down on corruption and complacency as he was sworn in for his seventh term in office, declaring that the new…
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Museveni was sworn in for the seventh term
KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 — Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was on Tuesday sworn in for a seventh term in office during a heavily guarded state ceremony at the Kololo ceremonial grounds…
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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO
GENEVA, May 12, 2026 — There is “no sign” of a larger hantavirus outbreak after the evacuation of the last passengers from a disease-stricken cruise ship, the head of the UN health…
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100 vulnerable families in Soroti to receive certificates of customary ownership
SOROTI, May 12, 2026 — For 100 vulnerable households in Soroti district, land security is finally within reach. Through funding from SELAVIP, Habitat for Humanity Uganda will provide them with Certificates of…
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PDM SACCO leaders in Kapchorwa arrested over alleged theft of parish funds
KAPCHORWA, May 12, 2026 — Two leaders of a Parish Development Model [PDM] SACCO in West Division, Kapchorwa Municipality, Kapchorwa district, have been arrested over the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for…
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New report finds that poor mobility and connectivity holding back Africa’s potential
KAMPALA, May 12, 2026 — The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has published a new report, Africa on the move: Boosting mobility and connectivity, to coincide with the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, 11-12 May. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation and the hurdles to overcome regarding…
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Masindi’s health and education sectors crippled by severe understaffing
MASINDI, May 11, 2026 — The health and education departments in Masindi District Local Government are facing a significant challenge due to severe understaffing, which is hindering the delivery of essential services…
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Ntungamo: Coop bosses suspended over missing Shs 553mln
NTUNGAMO, May 11, 2026 – Tension erupted on Thursday morning as members of Katojo Twimukire Growers Co-operative Society Limited [KTGCSL] dismissed their board over allegations of abuse of office and the mismanagement…
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Africa CDC and Ethiopia officially launch CPHIA 2026 to advance Africa’s health security and sovereignty agenda
ADDIS ABABA, May 11, 2026 — The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention [Africa CDC] and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia officially launched the Conference on Public…
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Zombo district approves Shs 41.5bln budget for FY2026/27
ZOMBO, May 10, 2026 — Zombo District Council has approved a budget of Shs 41,589,259,687 for the 2026/27 financial year during a council meeting held on Wednesday. The theme of this year’s…
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